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Pilot Knob, MO · standard

ZIP Code 63663

Iron County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

723
402/sq mi
$44,750
Median income
$108,500
Median home value
7.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pilot Knob pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
402
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 63663 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 63663 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pilot Knob, Iron County, Missouri, home to just 723 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 402 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 63663 reports a modest median household income of $44,750 (33% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $24,675. Poverty here runs at 15.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. Median home value sits at $108,500 (43% below the state average), median rent at $660 a month, and owner-occupancy at 53.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is -. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iron County, so you can benchmark 63663 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 63663

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pilot Knob, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 63663.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 63663, Pilot Knob, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

723

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

402

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 63663?

47.4

Median Age

43.0%

Male

57.0%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$44,750

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$24,675

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 63663 ranks nationally

Pilot Knob, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,750 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

357

Total Housing Units

326

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.4%
Renter 46.6%

$108,500

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$660

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 63663, employing approximately 278 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,669,000.

24

Businesses

278

Employees

$11.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 4 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.7%
Finance and insurance 3 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 63663 vs 63650 →

ZIP 63663 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 63663 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 63663 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 63663 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
63650 Ironton, MO 4,401 1.0 mi
63624 Bismarck, MO 3,757 8.8 mi
63621 Arcadia, MO 1,228 9.8 mi
63637 Doe Run, MO 1,329 9.7 mi
63631 Caledonia, MO 849 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iron County

63650 standard
Ironton, MO
Pop: 4,401
63620 standard
Annapolis, MO
Pop: 1,619
63621 standard
Arcadia, MO
Pop: 1,228
63623 standard
Belleview, MO
Pop: 882
65566 standard
Viburnum, MO
Pop: 772
63636 standard
Des Arc, MO
Pop: 608

Related Areas

Iron County Pilot Knob, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 63663 in? ▼
ZIP code 63663 (Pilot Knob) is located in Iron County, Missouri. Iron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iron-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 63663? ▼
ZIP code 63663 in Pilot Knob, MO has a population of 723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 63663? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 63663 is $44,750, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 63663? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 63663 is $108,500, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 63663? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 63663 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 63663? ▼
ZIP code 63663 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 278 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 63663? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 63663 are: Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 63663? ▼
In ZIP code 63663, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 63663? ▼
In ZIP code 63663, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63663? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 63663 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.